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A Level History

at Barclay School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

History is a highly academic and well sought after qualification. With A Level History, universities understand that you have developed high levels of research skills, the competence to work independently and can analyse large amounts of text sources to deduce and infer conclusions. The OCR A Level in History allows students to study British and non-British history, going beyond the mostly commonly taught areas. They will develop critical and reflective thinking, which they will demonstrate in an essay exploring a topic of their own choosing. Students will develop their understanding of the nature of historical study, and the evidence on which historical judgements are based.

What you need to get on

At least a Level 6 GCSE History. 5 in English and 4 in Maths.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Barclay Academy

    Walkern Road,, Stevenage, SG1 3RB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Stevenage

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